Book flights to AlUla (ULH) from Cape Town(CPT)

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When you fly from Cape Town to AlUla with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.

Cape Town International Airport is South Africa’s key air transport hub, offering direct connections across the African continent and beyond. To ensure a smooth start to your journey, plan to arrive at least two hours before departure. This way, you can take your time checking in and passing through security within the International Departures area.

Getting to the airport is straightforward. Hop onto a My Citi Bus, operating directly from the Civic Centre, or opt for the authorised taxi service, Touch-Down Taxis. If you are driving, the two Parkade areas consist of nearly 5,800 short and long-term parking spaces, including covered ones. Lock-up garages can also be pre-booked for added security, giving you peace of mind before you take off.

Once inside the terminal, you'll find modern facilities to suit your needs. Travelling for work? Head to the dedicated, purpose-built business centre, or relax in one of the luxurious Business Class lounges. Any disabled passengers joining you on your trip can make use of fully accessible services. Plus, enjoy browsing various retail outlets selling locally-made goods and chic accessories, or savour everything from light refreshments to hearty meals at one of the restaurants.

AlUla is a unique crossroads of civilisations and modern development, where you can admire millennia-old heritage and contemporary sophistication. Explore this destination by roaming around the stunning desert landscape and go into the heart of the ancient oasis.

Begin with a visit to Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient Nabataean city features over 110 remarkably preserved tombs carved into the golden sandstone rock, clearly revealing the stories of a bygone era. Discover the historical city of Dadan, the former capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms. Then head to the nearby Jabal Ikmah, often described as an ‘open-air library’ due to its abundance of ancient rock inscriptions.

For exciting outdoor adventures, enjoy a hot air balloon ride offering breath-taking views of the canyons, or go stargazing at the International DarkSky Park. To marvel at an iconic sight, experience the vast, natural sandstone sculpture known as Elephant Rock.